Valerie’s POV The thoughts of hiding everything from Raton had become a bother to me. I had tried several times to speak with him but I couldn’t find the right words and he on the other hand didn’t ask about the deal again. I could have told him I agreed to sign the contract but it wasn’t just any contract, it was a contract with my ex-boyfriend, someone Raton had already met before, although he had no idea we had a history together. Disclosing such information at this time might cause conflict between us. My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. It was Raton. “Hey, Val,” he greeted, his voice calm like always. “How’s your day going?” I took a deep breath, deciding to share part of the news I have been holding. “Hi, Raton. I wanted to tell you, I signed the deal already,”

